Who is Stephen Root?
Stephen is an American actor, voice actor, and comedian. Additionally, he has also starred as
Jimmy James on the TV sitcom NewsRadio, as Milton Waddams in the film Office
Space (1999), and as the voices of Bill Dauterive. Whereas, his other roles have included Captain
K’Vada in the Star Trek: The Next Generation two-part episode “Unification” (1991), Mr. Lund
in O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000).
Early Life
He was born to Leona Estelle and Rolland Clairon 17th November 1951 in Sarasota, Florida. His
father worked as a project superintendent/site manager in several engineering projects. Due to his
father’s job, the family frequently relocated.
Stephen Root completed his high school studies from Vero Beach High School in Florida. He
then enrolled in the University of Florida and gained an associate degree. He also enrolled in the
University’s BFA program but left in the final semester because of his acting career. He later
completed the BFA degree, and the college recognized him as one of the alumni in 2008.
Relationship
Stephen Root is a married man. He married twice (Laura Joan Hase, Romy
Rosemont). He married Laura Joan Hase in 1984, they have one son namely, Cody
Root but the marriage didn’t go well so they divorced in 1997. Moreover, he
married Romy Rosemont on December 14, 2008.
Stephen Root : Parents, Family and Siblings
Stephen Root was born in Sarasota, Florida, the United States on November 17, 1951, age (67).
He is the son of Rolland Clair Root (father) and Leona Estelle Root (mother). His father was a
project superintendent and site manager on major civil engineering projects throughout the
United States and Mexico. Similarly, he has likened his childhood to that of an “Army brat”, as
his family frequently relocated while his father finished each construction project.
Career
In Film
Stephen Root made his film debut in the 1988 action-comedy “Crocodile Dundee II” as a DEA
Agent. He then featured in “Monkey Shines” as Dean Burbage, the same year. He then made an
appearance in the 1989 action thriller “Black Rain” as Berg. He has also made appearances in
“Stanley & Iris,” “Ghost,” “Guilty by Suspicion,” “V.I. Warshawski,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,”
and “Dave.”
He also had a small role in “Bye Bye Love” as a neighbor, but his screen time was uncredited. In
2004, he featured in six different films; “Raising Genius” as Dwight Nestor, “The Ladykillers” as
Fernand Gudge, “Jersey Girl” as Greenie, “DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story” as Gordon Pibb,
“Surviving Christmas” as Dr. Freeman and “Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie” as Vince
Masters.
In Television
Stephen Root made his television debut in the 1989 television film “Cross of Fire” as Beggs. He then
made an appearance in the episode “Dead Right” of “Wiseguy,” “Fender Bender,” “Roseanne,” “Bad
Company,” “The Young Riders,” and “My Son the Primate” of “Head of the Class” in 1990. In 1991, he
made appearances in “Davis Rules,” “Golden Years,” “My Life and Times,” “Home Improvement,” “Sons
and Daughters,” “The Torkelsons” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”
His first significant role in television was in the 1993-94 comedy-drama series “Harts of the
West” as R.O. He has also done the lead role of Jimmy James in the television sitcom
“NewsRadio” from 1995 to 1999. His other leadership roles in television series include Chris
Kraft in “From Earth to the Moon,” Gene in “Ladies Man,” and Kent Russell in “Idiotsitter.”
Awards
From 1988 to present, he has been nominated in nine award functions, including a Primetime
Emmy Awards for “Barry.” He has won one of the nominations; Golden Derby Awards for “No
Country for Old Men.”
Personal Life
Stephen Root was married to Laura Joan from 1984 until their divorce in 1997. They have a son
together. Currently, he is married to Romy Rosemont. They got married in 2008.
Height and Weight
Stephen Root is 1.75 meters or five feet and nine inches in height and weighs seventy-one
kilograms.
Net Worth
According to celebritynetworth.com, Stephen Root has an estimated net worth of $6 million.
Social Media
Stephen Root is not quite active in social media.
Stephen Root: Education, School/College University
On talking about his education, he attended Vero Beach High School in Vero Beach, Florida.
Stephen Root: Rumors and Controversy/Scandal
There is no information regarding his rumors, controversies, and scandal. He is far from rumors,
controversies, and scandals.
Stephen Root: Professional Life Career
On talking about his profession, his most recognized television roles are
eccentric billionaire Jimmy James on the sitcom NewsRadio and as the voice of divorced, downand-out Army barber Bill Dauterive and as well as Hank Hill’s hedonistic boss Buck
Strickland on the Fox animated television series King of the Hill (Root originally auditioned for
the role of conspiracy theorist and pest control worker Dale Gribble).